Budding Algan
Elemental
Drop
There's no mistaking the evidence -- algan breed by budding. We can all put this argument to rest now.
Abilities
Healing WrapRestores to the user.
Poison LashHit Chance, Instantly deals damage and Poisons the target damage per round.
Rock BarrageHit Chance, Hurls rocks at the enemy, dealing damage., Rocks continue to fall on the enemy's current pet, dealing damage each round.
Stone RushHit Chance, Slams into the enemy, dealing damage and dealing damage to themselves.
Stone ShotHit Chance, Hurls a stone, dealing damage.
StoneskinReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
Pet Facts
Budding Algan: ability choices and unlocks
The table connects Budding Algan to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.
| Ability | Slot | Unlock level |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Shot | Slot 1 | 1 |
| Poison Lash | Slot 1 | 10 |
| Stone Rush | Slot 2 | 2 |
| Healing Wrap | Slot 2 | 15 |
| Stoneskin | Slot 3 | 4 |
| Rock Barrage | Slot 3 | 20 |
- Slot 1 pairs Stone Shot (level 1) with Poison Lash (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
- Slot 2 pairs Stone Rush (level 2) with Healing Wrap (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
- Slot 3 pairs Stoneskin (level 4) with Rock Barrage (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.
How to Obtain
Drop
Loot it from Rockweed Shambler in Nazjatar, then use the item to learn the pet.
Where it comes from
The sources Budding Algan names in its in-game collection entry, each with its own page.
Where to Find It: Nazjatar
Alathir SpireLemor'athra SpireThoras'tal SpireThe game data places this pet in Nazjatar but records no spawn coordinates. The gold pins are the zone's own landmarks from the game data, not this pet's spawn points.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.